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| Richard Blanco |
Acclaimed Latin American poet Richard Blanco, PhD, will be the featured guest a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center are hosting the talk and book signing.
In 2013, Dr. Blanco was chosen to serve as the fifth inaugural poet of the United States; he was the youngest, the first Latino, the first immigrant and the first openly gay writer to hold the honor. As historic inaugural poet, public speaker, teacher and memoirist, Blanco has received numerous honors for his writings and performances.
Sponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Office, the talk and book signing will take place in the Faculty Conference Room from noon to 1 p.m., with lunch available at 11:30 a.m. RSVPs are requested.
